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This Popular Shrub is Hugely Invasive if You Get it Wrong – Here’s What to Know Before You Buy One at the Garden Center
Its flowers are beloved by people and pollinators alike, but take care if you decide to grow this shrub in your own backyard.
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Rhododendron Cold Weather Prep: The Secre to Lush Spring Growth
Don't let wind and ice destroy your precious rhodies. This guide covers essential rhododendron winter care, from windbreaks to watering and everything in between.
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Got a Narrow Front Yard? These 5 Compact Shrubs Give Color & Curb Appeal in Every Season – And Add to Your Property Value
There are beautiful compact shrub options for year-round appeal that will fit narrow yards and small gardens. Pick a few and see them shine!
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Hate Pruning? Plant These 8 Low-Maintenance Hedges for No-Fuss Borders That Look Great Year-Round
A beautiful hedge shouldn't take constant effort. Discover eight reliable shrub varieties that offer year-round appeal with minimal tending.
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How to Care for Hydrangeas in Winter So They're Bursting With Beautiful Blooms Next Summer
How you care for hydrangeas in winter can determine whether your shrubs are bursting with blooms next summer or not. Here's how to protect them from the cold.
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Unlock the Secret to Stunning Rhododendron Blooms
Want a riot of huge, bright flowers every spring? This comprehensive guide covers everything you could ever want to know about growing rhododendrons.
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Hydrangea Meaning: The Fascinating Symbolism Behind One of the World's Most Popular Flowers
Explore the rich symbolism of hydrangeas, from their Greek name ("water vessel") to their conflicting meanings in Japan and Europe.
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This Bold New Hydrangea is the Unexpected 'It' Plant of 2026 – Experts Say It’s Set to Become a Garden Border Hero
A hydrangea that shimmers like a living jewel? Sign us up, quite frankly…
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5 Types of Shrubs Every Garden Needs – Grow These Inspiring Varieties for Color, Flowers, Foliage & Fruit
These shrub types are the key to a vibrant, diverse landscape. How does your garden stack up?
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Want Dazzling Azaleas and Rhododendrons Next Spring? Do These 3 Fall Tasks – and Skip This Common Mistake
These essential tasks for fall will ensure your azalea and rhododendron shrubs will be lush and vibrant next spring.
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These 2 Mistakes You Make in Fall Can Ruin Your Hydrangea Blooms Next Summer – Here's How to Avoid Them
Avoid these two cardinal hydrangea care sins this fall if you want beautiful blooms next summer.
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2 Tasks to Do Now for Spectacular Hydrangeas Next Summer – Plus, 1 Chore to Leave Until Spring
Want your hydrangeas to wow everyone next summer? A little fall attention can make all the difference. Here's what to do (and not do) now before winter arrives.
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Hydrangea Care Made Easy: Your Complete Guide for Stunning Blooms All Season Long
Master hydrangea care with our expert guide. From planting to pruning, these easy tips will help you get the best from every variety of these landscape heroes.
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10 Plants You Should Never Grow Near Hydrangeas – These Problematic Species Could Jeopardize Your Hydrangea's Health
If your hydrangeas are struggling to stay alive, one of these problem plants may be the cause. Find out which species you should never grow near hydrangeas.
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7 Reblooming Azaleas to Grow for a Fall Garden Bursting With Beautiful Color
These reblooming azaleas will give you a second show of color in the fall. Plant one of these 7 beauties for a garden that shines all year long!
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How Big Does a Hydrangea Get? 9 Lovely Large & Small Varieties That Will Fit Perfectly Into Any Landscape
Thinking of planting a new shrub, but wondering how big that hydrangea will get? Here's what you need to know, plus some of the best big and small varieties.
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4 Pest and Disease-Resistant Hydrangeas for a Worry-Free Landscape That Wows Year After Year
Our resident hydrangea expert recommends the best varieties for a pest and disease-free garden. Grow these 4 hydrangeas for a truly low-maintenance landscape.
